Weather in People's Republic of China - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast

Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025

Weather warnings

Drought4 bulletins · in effect until Friday
Areas incl.: Wenshan City, Yanshan County, Malipo County, Qiubei County
Prolonged lack of rain and limited water supply. Local restrictions may apply.
Fog31 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow
Areas incl.: Xixiu District, Zhijin County, Six special zones, Qianxi City, Shiqian County, Dejiang County
Reduced visibility, especially on the roads. Take care and slow down.
Landslides2 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow
Areas incl.: Hekou Yao Autonomous County, Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County
Risk of landslides and rockfalls, especially after rain. Avoid steep slopes and mountain roads.
Snow and blizzards46 bulletins · in effect until Thursday
Areas incl.: Huanan County, Jiamusi City, Mishan, Luobei County, Muling, Qitaihe City
Snowfall and blizzards can paralyse traffic. Expect disruption and poor visibility.
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Other hazards10 bulletins · in effect today
Areas incl.: Nehe City, Bin, Mulan County, Qinggil County, Buerjin County, Fuhai County
The national weather service is warning of dangerous conditions. Follow local bulletins.
Thunderstorms2 bulletins · in effect today
Areas incl.: Xuwen County, Mengla County
Lightning, wind gusts, hail and torrential rain possible. Avoid open spaces and tall trees.
Strong wind1 bulletin · in effect today
Areas incl.: Ninghai County
Wind gusts can break branches and make driving harder. Watch for falling objects and stay away from trees.
Source: national weather service via the WMO Severe Weather Information Centre, as of 2026-11-03 04:24:14 UTC. 96 active bulletins in total. See alerts worldwide →
Weather in the coming days

What will the week bring? People's Republic of China

3 November People's Republic of China: the high will be about 20°C and the low -5°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.3 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 20°C.

Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 10 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

20°C

maximum on Tue 3 Nov

Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison

Weather forecast compared with previous years

Choose a day to see the details. Temperatures show the daily high and low.

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15°18.8°22.5°26.3°30°20°Tue 3 Nov20°Wed 4 Nov21°Thu 5 Nov21°Fri 6 Nov18°Sat 7 Nov21°Sun 8 Nov21°Mon 9 Nov
Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
Selected day in detail

Tuesday 3 November

Daily high20°CUsually 21-26°C
Daily low-5°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total0.3 mmTrace rainfall
Maximum wind speed11 km/hForecast wind speed

Cooler than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. Less than 1 mm of rain is forecast for the day.

Full day-by-day forecast - table
14-day forecast: People's Republic of China
DateMax. / min.RainTypical daily highMax. wind
Tuesday 3 November20° / -5°0.3 mm21-26°C11 km/h
Wednesday 4 November20° / -1°0.4 mm21-26°C17 km/h
Thursday 5 November21° / -8°0.3 mm20-26°C16 km/h
Friday 6 November21° / -8°0.8 mm20-25°C16 km/h
Saturday 7 November18° / -9°0.9 mm20-25°C14 km/h
Sunday 8 November21° / -8°1.2 mm20-25°C15 km/h
Monday 9 November21° / -10°0.2 mm19-25°C12 km/h
Tuesday 10 November18° / -8°0 mm19-25°C9 km/h
Wednesday 11 November19° / -5°1.6 mm19-25°C11 km/h
Thursday 12 November21° / 0°0.1 mm18-24°C8 km/h
Friday 13 November21° / -1°1.5 mm18-24°C8 km/h
Saturday 14 November20° / -2°0.9 mm18-24°C9 km/h
Sunday 15 November21° / -5°0.1 mm17-23°C17 km/h
Monday 16 November20° / -4°1.2 mm17-23°C11 km/h

What stands out this week?

Temperatures this week

18-21°C

Average forecast high: 20°C. Historical reference for these dates: 23°C.

Temperature changes

No sharp cooling

The first 7 forecast days show no day-to-day drop of 3°C or more in the high.

Will it rain?

1 day with rain ≥1 mm

7-day total: 4.2 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 0-5 mm.

This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.

Differences between cities

Where will it be warmer or less rainy?

Compare the next 7 days by temperature, rainfall and sightseeing comfort.

Weekly forecast for cities and regions
PlaceAverage daily highCompared with normalRainfall totalDays with rain ≥1 mm
Harbin -1°C-3.7°C10.9 mm2 / 7
Shenyang 7°C-1.5°C14.6 mm4 / 7
Lanzhou 13°C+1.3°C6.5 mm3 / 7
Beijing 14°C+0.1°C0.5 mm0 / 7
Tianjin 15°C+0.1°C2 mm1 / 7
Yueyang 16°C-5.6°C95.1 mm7 / 7
Chongqing 17°C-4.3°C12.9 mm4 / 7
Xi’an 17°C-0°C32.4 mm4 / 7
Shanghai 18°C-1.7°C54 mm3 / 7
Chengdu 20°C-0.3°C3.4 mm1 / 7

Difference from the average historical median daily highs for these dates. Each city is compared with its own normal.

Weather history 1981-2025

The same week in previous years

NASA POWER

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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10°20°30° 1981: 16°C1982: 21°C1983: 23°C1984: 27°C1985: 20°C1986: 20°C1987: 19°C1988: 22°C1989: 22°C1990: 24°C1991: 24°C1992: 22°C1993: 26°C1994: 27°C1995: 23°C1996: 23°C1997: 25°C1998: 25°C1999: 20°C2000: 24°C2001: 20°C2002: 23°C2003: 25°C2004: 25°C2005: 26°C2006: 27°C2007: 23°C2008: 22°C2009: 25°C2010: 22°C2011: 24°C2012: 19°C2013: 24°C2014: 20°C2015: 23°C2016: 21°C2017: 24°C2018: 22°C2019: 24°C2020: 22°C2021: 21°C2022: 26°C2023: 27°C2024: 25°C2025: 22°C 2026 forecast: 20°C current forecast 20°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 23°C by day. The coolest year was 1981 (16°C) and the warmest was 1994 (27°C). The current forecast averages 20°C - lower than in 82% of historical years.

How do we compare the forecast with history?

The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.

NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison. Temperatures show the highest daily maximum and lowest minimum across 10 cities and regions - they may come from different places. Historical temperatures use the same calculation for the same locations. Rainfall and wind are medians. Compare local conditions on the map.

NASA POWER source and methodology
Weather in cities and regions

Weather map People's Republic of China

Compare temperatures and rainfall. Select a city for the full forecast.

Temperatures: daily high and low. Rain: daily total in millimetres.Data from 3 November 2026.
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Beyond the forecast period

What weather is typical in the following weeks?

For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.

Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov18°C / -14°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec15°C / -19°Cusual daily high / low

Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.

Downloadable forecast graphic
People's Republic of China - 14-day weather forecast infographic
Right now temperatures across People's Republic of China range from 0° to 20°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.

Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.

UV index in People's Republic of China - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTPeople's Republic of China03681111+4.7UV MODERATEtoday, daily maxSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 45 min5Tue3.115Wed4.114Thu5.115Fri6.112Sat7.115Sun8.115Mon9.115Tue10.113Wed11.114Thu12.114Fri13.114Sat14.112Sun15.113Mon16.115Tue17.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-11-03
Today the UV index in People's Republic of China is 5 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 45 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

Air quality and smog in People's Republic of China

CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Beijing115.7130.4very poor
Tianjin98.5138.8poor
Wuhan95.2149.5poor
Tai’an88.7155.1poor
Xi’an73.886.1sufficient
Nankin66.676.4sufficient
Zhumadian60.8100.1sufficient
Shanghai55.682sufficient
Chongqing45.145.4moderate
Yueyang44.965.4moderate
Chengdu41.745.2moderate
Kanton30.530.7good
Lanzhou30.333.4good
Shiyan20.833.1good
Shenyang19.221.2good
Harbin15.716.9good
CAMS air-quality model data provided by Open-Meteo, updated daily. Colours represent PM2.5 concentration bands. Data time: 2026-11-03 10:00.

People's Republic of China weather through the year

People's Republic of China - annual climate
People's Republic of China weather through the year
MonthDayNightChance of rain
January3°C-8°C2%
February6°C-4°C9%
March14°C2°C17%
April ★22°C9°C28%
May ★26°C14°C42%
June ★29°C19°C52%
July ★32°C23°C43%
August ★31°C21°C43%
September ★26°C16°C43%
October ★19°C9°C31%
November11°C1°C17%
December5°C-5°C5%

★ - months most often recommended for travel

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People's Republic of China weather month by month - when is the best time to go?

Compare temperatures, rainfall and city weather for each month.

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Public holidays in People's Republic of China - when are the long weekends?

Next long weekend in People's Republic of China: New Year's Day (1 January, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).

2027

1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend
6 FebruarySaturday
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
falls on a weekend
1 MaySaturday
Labour Day
falls on a weekend
9 JuneWednesday
Dragon Boat Festival
15 SeptemberWednesday
Mid-Autumn Festival
1 OctoberFriday
National Day
long weekend
Public holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources

Weather and travel dates: People's Republic of China

Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.

Warmest months

July

Average daytime temperature: 32°C

Coolest months

January

Average daytime temperature: 3°C

Lowest share of days with precipitation

January

Share of days with precipitation: 2%

Before you travel

Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.

Official travel information

Select your destination on the government website and check the latest advice. Entry requirements depend on factors including citizenship and the purpose of your trip.

FAQ - People's Republic of China weather

What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?

3 November People's Republic of China: the high will be about 20°C and the low -5°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.3 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 20°C.

Will it rain in the coming days?

7-day total: 4.2 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 0-5 mm.

What does the typical range on the chart mean?

It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.

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